Which is cheaper, the Sinn 6068 or the William Wood Beacon?

At MSRP the William Wood Beacon is the cheaper of the two at $495, against $2,754 for the Sinn 6068 — a $2,259 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sinn 6068 or the William Wood Beacon?

The William Wood Beacon wears larger at 41mm versus 38.5mm for the Sinn 6068 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sinn 6068 or the William Wood Beacon?

The Sinn 6068 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the William Wood Beacon.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sinn 6068 or the William Wood Beacon?

The William Wood Beacon carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Sinn 6068.

What movement does the Sinn 6068 run compared to the William Wood Beacon?

The Sinn 6068 runs a automatic caliber (SW 300-1), while the William Wood Beacon runs a quartz (Ronda 762).

Side by side

Sinn 6068vsWilliam Wood Beacon

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Sinn 6068

6068

MSRP $2,754

William Wood Beacon

midnightblue

MSRP $495

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

606838.5mm

Beacon41mm

Power Reserve

606838h

Beacon40h

Water Resistance

6068100m

Beacon50m

MSRP

6068$2,754

Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Lume

Luminescent

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW 300-1

Ronda 762

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Complications

GMT, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,754

$495

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 6068

Owners widely praise the Sinn 6068 for its clean aesthetic and compact size, fitting well under a dress cuff. One owner sold theirs due to insufficient wrist time. A user notes the GMT hand on the 6060 variant is not fully independent. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 6068 highly for its blend of classy and functional design suitable for everyday wear.

From video reviewers

The watch's 12-hour UTC function is a notable feature, allowing for the display of two time zones on a 12-hour basis. The watch's lume brightness is a weakness, with reviewers noting that the luminous paint on the hands and appliqués is not particularly strong. Reviewers disagree on the watch's overall appearance, with one reviewer mentioning a sleek appearance due to the polished stainless steel case, while the other reviewer does not provide a description of the watch's appearance.

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William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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